Chapter 108 Risk Sharing
Yi Chichi and the others also changed their expressions. Although one hundred kilograms of food and thirty yuan may not sound like much.
In fact, if Liu Xiaocao really gave according to this standard, she would have difficulty supporting herself.
It was not clear how food was distributed in other places, but there were two types of rations for the members of Kaoshantun.
One is the centimeter ration, and the other is the population ration.
The annual ration for a person is 3,000 centimeters, which is only 100-150 kilograms of food.
There are two or three levels of population ration distribution. Children under ten years old have an annual ration, and teenagers aged 11-17 have an annual ration of a certain amount.
Then there is the quota for those over 18 years old.
The standard for elderly people who have lost their ability to work is the same as that for those under ten years old, while those who have not lost their ability to work are counted as being over 18 years old.
Last year, the harvest in Kaoshantun was pretty good. After paying the public grain, the adult population ration was 170 kilograms of wheat and the public grain was 100 kilograms of rice.
Wheat and rice are both fine grains and are small in quantity, but they can be replaced with coarse grains such as corn and sweet potatoes, which will give you a lot more.
However, both exchange methods calculate the labor cost per centimeter before making the exchange.
Therefore, those who did not have enough land and could not get much grain could only become disadvantaged households and ask the production team to borrow money.
A full centimeter can only hold 270 kilograms of grain, and the grass must reach the size of a full centimeter to carry this 100 kilograms.
Even so, she herself would still be miserable.
No matter how small a girl's appetite is, 70 kilograms of food a year is not enough for her. It's not like in later times that she can supplement her nutrition with foods like eggs, meat and milk.
Therefore, she could only exchange all the fine grains for coarse grains throughout the year, so that she could barely avoid starving to death after paying the remaining 100 kilograms of grain.
If that 30 yuan were added, Xiaocao would not be able to survive.
There are many people who have the same idea as Yi Chichi.
Wu Yongfei blurted out, "Xiao Cao, you are confused. Thirty yuan for a hundred kilograms of food. You are not going to live like this."
He was heartbroken and couldn't understand why Liu Xiaocao would agree to such a terrible request.
"Xiao Liu, what are you doing? How could you let Xiao Cao agree to such a terrible request?"
Old Master Liu was so angry that he hit Liu Xiangqian with his cane. His scarred face looked serious and terrifying.
"It has nothing to do with Uncle Xiang Qian and the others. I accepted it on my own initiative."
Seeing Liu Xiangqian being beaten, Liu Xiaocao quickly opened his mouth to explain.
Liu Xiangqian, who was hit by a few sticks, felt wronged. He said helplessly under the old man's murderous gaze, "Xiaocao agreed too quickly. We can't say anything more."
"Why did you agree to it?"
Old Master Liu looked at Liu Xiaocao, his eyes sharp as if he could see through people's hearts.
Yi Chichi couldn't help but sigh in her heart, he was indeed a veteran who had been on the battlefield and seen blood, she was scared when she saw this look.
I don’t know if the grass is afraid.
Afraid! Liu Xiaocao felt difficulty breathing when being watched by the old man. She held the bag tightly with her hands and said aggrievedly, "If I agree to their request, I can live a peaceful life without worrying."
This concise sentence expressed her despair.
The old man looked at her for a long while, then sighed, "Live a good life in the future, and don't try to commit suicide again."
As he said this, he looked at Liu Xiangqian and the others, "Make arrangements for Xiaocao. Now that the household division form has been approved, treat her as an adult. Don't treat her like a child."
At this time, Yi Chichi and the others didn't know what the old man meant until -
"What did you say? Did the team allocate a residential plot for you?"
Ge Sujuan jumped up from her chair in shock. Oh my god, what kind of magical team is Kaoshantun? Not only does it support single girls to leave their families and live on their own and have freedom of marriage, it even gives them housing plots.
Yi Chichi and the others were also shocked and looked at Liu Xiaocao in disbelief, whose eyes had a gleam in them.
She nodded happily, "Yes, the captain and his men allocated me a residential plot, right on the wasteland next to Lanlan's house."
Yi Chichi and his friends knew that the location of that piece of land was not very good and it would be a big problem to reclaim it.
But the area is large.
"Such a large piece of land was given to you?"
"……No."
Liu Xiaocao waved her hands hurriedly, "I just got a small piece of residential land."
"That's good too."
Zhou Qiuyu looked envious, "In my hometown, where there are many children, many male children don't even get housing plots."
Liu Xiaocao nodded and said, "It's really good."
She also didn't expect that the team would allocate her a residential plot.
but--
“I don’t have the money to build a house.”
She looked dejected. "I calculated before. Even if I find someone to help build an adobe house, it will cost several hundred dollars. I also have to dig mud and prepare straw to dry bricks."
There is nothing they can do about this problem.
Therefore, no one answered.
Seeing this, Liu Xiaocao's disappointment flashed across her eyes, but she quickly returned to normal and mustered up the courage to say, "Well, actually, I came here today to say something."
"What's up?"
Yi Chichi and the others immediately became alert. Was he trying to borrow money again like last time? "That..."
She looked at Zhou Yadong, her not-so-white face gradually turning red, "Comrade Zhou, are you willing to date me?"
In the sunlight, the girl's face was as red as a big apple.
Then, Zhou Yadong refused, "I don't want to, I'm still a child..."
“No 21-year-olds!”
When it comes to sabotage, Wu Yongfei will never disappoint anyone.
Zhou Yadong wanted to kick him to death, "Shut up, or I'll sharpen my knife by your pillow tonight."
After threatening fiercely, he looked at Liu Xiaocao, whose blush faded and whose expression became stiff, and refused expressionlessly, "Comrade Liu, I'm sorry! I'm not planning to start a family here, and my family won't agree to it."
Yi Chichi and the others immediately looked at Liu Xiaocao, worried that she might lose control of her emotions and were ready to persuade and comfort her at the critical moment.
I had already prepared the speech, but I didn't expect Liu Xiaocao to pull the corners of her stiff mouth and say, "Is that so? I'm sorry for interrupting you."
She stood up and was about to leave. As she was about to take a step, she seemed to remember something and said, "By the way, can you please not tell anyone about what happened today?"
"good."
Yi Chichi and the others agreed immediately. As long as she didn't say anything, they would keep the matter to themselves.
Liu Xiaocao let out a long sigh, "Thank you."
If Zhou Yadong is unwilling, then she can only find another target.
It’s difficult. Why is life so difficult after separation?
She walked away with heavy steps. After she left, Bai Chen and the others surrounded Zhou Yadong and looked at him.
"Have you two ever been alone together before?"
Ge Sujuan looked curious.
"No."
Zhou Yadong shook his head. "I don't know why she came to me."
He tried hard to recall whether he had given Liu Xiaocao any wrong illusion without knowing it, but he couldn't figure it out after thinking for a long time.
“It’s definitely not my fault.”
He was very firm and unyielding.
Bai Chen touched his chin with a serious expression, "I'm a little confused as to why she suddenly wants to find a partner."
“Risks are shared and the cost of living is reduced.”
Yi Chichi smiled and continued, one has to admit that this girl Liu Xiaocao is quite quick-witted.
If she uses it in the right way, her future life won't be too difficult.
But if you go astray...
(End of this chapter)
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